US Bridges

3 Road (rs 410) over Little Beaver Creek

Fair

Rawlins County, Kansas · 5.1S of Mcdonald · Structure no. 000000000770150

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3 Road (rs 410) over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 3 Road (rs 410) over Little Beaver Creek in Rawlins County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries3 Road (rs 410)
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location5.1S of Mcdonald
RouteCounty Highway 410
CountyRawlins County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.70778, -101.37389
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3 Road (rs 410) over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3 Road (rs 410) over Little Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 3 Road (rs 410) over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 3 Road (rs 410) over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 3 Road (rs 410) over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.